OH Small Business Policy News & Information

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Truck Company Continues to Expand Despite Search for Qualified WorkersNFIB member business Young Truck Sales not only endures, but also grows after more than 50 years in business.
Ohio Small-Business Owners Take to Washington at NFIB's Small Business SummitA strong contingent of Ohio members attended the NFIB Small Business Summit in Washington, D.C. to hear and be heard.
NFIB Announces Endorsement of Josh Mandel for U.S. SenateSee footage from the Josh Mandel campaign events where NFIB announced its endorsement of his bid for the U.S. Senate.
NFIB Member Columbus Truck and Equipment Celebrates 50 Years of MembershipRecently, NFIB honored 50-year member Columbus Truck and Equipment with a plaque commemorating half a century of loyal membership.
NFIB Endorses Josh Mandel in Ohio U.S. Senate ElectionNFIB announced its endorsement of Josh Mandel in the race for the U.S. Senate seat from Ohio.
Third-Generation Farm Market Plays Pivotal Role in Formation of Lorain County AACPenton's Farm Market is a successful third-generation business that is helping NFIB reach out to members in Lorain County with a new Area Action Council.
Six Ohio High School Seniors Awarded NFIB Young Entrepreneur ScholarshipsThe NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation awards scholarships annually to high school seniors who run their own businesses. Learn about this year's Ohio winners!
Why NFIB Supports Uniform Municipal Income Tax CodeNFIB recently joined a coalition to support a move to a uniform code for municipal taxes in Ohio. Our Roger Geiger discusses why such a move would help Ohio's job creators.
Sensible Regulations Event Highlights Problems with Government OverregulationNFIB members in Zanesville came out for an event to discuss problems with government overregulation.
Coverage of NFIB AAC with Rep. Pat Tiberi in ZanesvilleOur recent AAC meeting in Zanesville with Congressman Pat Tiberi gained media attention. Watch and read the coverage!
NFIB/Ohio Welcomes Delegation from TurkmenistanNFIB/Ohio welcomed members of a delegation from Turkmenistan to our Columbus office.
Governor John Kasich Speaks to NFIB/Ohio Leadership CouncilAt the recent meeting of the NFIB/Ohio Leadership Council, Governor John Kasich addressed the group to talk about Ohio's progress and his plans for the future.
Medicine Shoppe in Norton Cares “Beyond Prescriptions” for the Whole CommunityDan Karant is a pharmacist and owner of The Medicine Shoppe in Norton. He and his team are active in their community and active in NFIB.
Spring Issues of Safety Visions and Resource Are Online!Our Safety Visions and Resource publications should be arriving in mailboxes. If you haven't received a hard copy, you can read them online here!
Ohio’s Small Businesses Look Forward to SCOTUS RulingNFIB wrapped up three days of oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in our challenge of President Obama's healthcare law.
NFIB/Ohio In The News Explaining Our Healthcare LawsuitLocal news outlets have turned to NFIB/Ohio's Roger Geiger to explain our arguments in the healthcare lawsuit being argued before the U.S. Supreme Court.
NFIB Joins Municipal Income Tax Uniformity Coalition to Urge Hearings on Tax UniformityNFIB is working to attain a single, uniform municipal income tax code that all Ohio municipalities would follow.
Testimony from Workers' Comp AdministratorStephen Buehrer, administrator of the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, gave testimony before a House committee on progress at the bureau.
Many NFIB/Ohio Members Victorious In Primary ElectionWe are proud of the NFIB members who ran for various offices in the primary election. Here is a list of the members who won their races.
Ohio Workers' Compensation Fact SheetWe've presented you with a great deal of information about Ohio's workers' compensation system. Here are some of the key statistics.
Fitzenrider Focuses on Teamwork, Relationships to Build Father's BusinessFitzenrider, Inc. values teamwork, relationships and involvement.
We Want to Hear from You! Tell Us How You Will Help Reform Workers' Comp in OhioThis is your chance to get involved! We need to hear from small-business owners who want to see responsible workers' comp reform in Ohio!
12 Cost-Saving, Common-Sense Reforms for Ohio's Workers' Comp SystemLearn more about cost-saving reforms that would make Ohio's workers' comp system more competitive.
A Thorough Discussion of Ohio's Workers' Compensation SystemIf you've been to one of the recent Area Action Council meetings, you've seen much of this material. As promised, it is now available on our website.
Vote Your NFIB Member Ballot!We need to hear from you! Please vote your ballot today. NFIB sets public policy positions based on responses to the Member Ballots so it is vital that you vote yours today.
New Poll: Majority of Voters Support Regulatory Reform to Help Ohio Small Businesses GrowPolling results show strong support for regulatory reform changes NFIB is championing.
PUCO Decision Recognizes Importance of Small BusinessesA recent decision by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio recognizes the problems with a rate plan that drastically increased rates for small businesses.
Are You Coming to Your Area Action Council Meeting?With six Area Action Council meetings left in the first quarter, we want to remind you to come out and join fellow members to talk about workers' compensation.
Encouraging Young People in their Entrepreneurial SpiritLearn how you can encourage entrepreneurial spirit during National Entrepreneurship Week.
NFIB Writes to PUCO on Behalf of Small Businesses Suffering from Electric Bill ShockSmall businesses who buy energy from AEP in Ohio are experiencing rate-hike shock. We're asking the PUCO to intervene.
The Time Has Come for Municipal Income Tax ReformOur special guest columnist outlines some of the problems with Ohio's current municipal income tax structure.
Small Business Hears Positive Message in Kasich's State of the State SpeechNFIB's Roger Geiger gives reaction from the small-business perspective on Governor Kasich's State of the State speech.
NFIB's Roger Geiger Ranked Among Central Ohio's "Power 100"Each year SmartBusiness magazine publishes a list of the top power brokers in Central Ohio. NFIB is a staple on that list.
Is Your Business Prepared to Weather Crazy Weather or Other Disasters?Snow, ice, tornadoes, floods...any number of scenarios could have an adverse impact on your business. Are you prepared?
40-Year Member Appreciates Value of NFIB MembershipDurable Corporation has a long history in Norwalk, Ohio and with the NFIB. Congratulations and thank you, to all the folks at Durable Corp.
Ohio Safety Visions and Resource Newsletters - Winter 2012 IssuesRead the latest issues of NFIB's Safety Visions and Resource by downloading the PDFs here.
NFIB/Ohio Honors Jackie Fox for 18 Years of Leadership Council ServiceLongtime Leadership Council Member Jackie Fox is honored with a plaque after announcing her retirement.
New Leadership Council Members ElectedNFIB/Ohio's Leadership Council met for the first time in 2012 to elect and re-elect members of the council.
2011 NFIB/Ohio Annual Report to Members Available NowEach year we produce an annual report to our members detailing the work we've done on behalf of small business. See this year's edition online now.
Congratulations and Thank You to Milligan Workshops for 20 Years of MembershipNFIB member business Milligan Workshops celebrated 20 years of NFIB membership.
Will Small Businesses Hire in 2012? NFIB Sees Slight Uptick in OptimismWatch NFIB's Chris Ferruso discuss the results of our most recent optimism poll in light of reports that small businesses are expected to hire again in 2012.
High School Business Becomes Career of a LifetimeNFIB Member Kevin Wieging has a growing business today thanks to a side business he started in high school.
NFIB in the newsCheck out NFIB's mentions in recent Ohio news articles. We're highlighting the importance of small-business issues every chance we get.
Ohio Minimum Wage Set to Rise SundayBe ready for the upcoming increase in the Ohio minimum wage. NFIB has all the necessary labor and wage posters.
NFIB Member MAPCO/M&M Hi Tech Fab Take Skyward TrajectoryJerry Miller and his team carry on the high-quality reputation of MAPCO in Mansfield.
Great Attendance at Lima AAC with Sen. Keith FaberNFIB members in Lima turned out for an opportunity to hear from and talk with state Senator Keith Faber about small-business issues in Ohio.
Greenville NFIB Members Turn out for Small Businesses for Sensible Regulations EventSmall-business owners in Greenville participated in an event at Rebsco to discuss the harmful impact of overregulation.
NFIB Holds Small Businesses for Sensible Regulations Event at Cooper EnterprisesNFIB Member Monty Friebel hosted an event to highlight the need for sensible regulations at his Shelby, Ohio business.
Lt. Governor Mary Taylor Visits NFIB's Knox County Area Action CouncilNFIB members in Knox County had the opportunity to visit with Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor to talk about small-business concerns.
Protecting Your Business Against Identity TheftOhio Secretary of State Jon Husted gives some tips for protecting your business against identity theft.

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